Singing is My Kid Business

by Shelby Lynn Christian
(Oakpark, Michigan)

Hi my name is Shelby Lynn Christian, and I am 11 years old. I can really sing, but who would believe a kid - am I right?

I made up a song. It's called Mean People, and it's in the right tone. I hope you believe me. Only my mom and the people at my church heard me, and they think I sing really good.

My mom takes me to a lot of singing contests but they all said that I am too young.

But one day I went to this singing contest and they said I could make it to the next round, but I could not go because it cost 10,000. My mom has to save that for college, so I could not go.

But I'll make it some day. Well, I hope that you love my story. Thank you!

KnoxvilleBusiness.com Response:

Hello Shelby, and thank you for sharing your kid's business story!

How about it Kid-Stormers readers -- do you have any suggestions how Shelby could make a business of singing at 11 years old?

I think you could make a web site blog where you talk about the pros and cons of the different contests you enter and about trying to become a professional singer as an 11-year-old.

Who knows? You might be able to make some money from that that would help to pay for singing lessons and entering contests.

I think your mom was right not to spend $10,000 on a singing contest. Keep on trying, and you'll keep on getting closer to your goal!

What ever you do, good luck, and thanks again for sharing your kid's business story!

Mac Bartine
KnoxvilleBusiness.com